Question

simplify each fraction.
\\(\frac{5}{20}\\) (with dividing numerator and denominator by 5, shown as \\(\frac{5div5}{20div5}\\))
\\(\frac{1}{4}\\) (in a box)
\\(\frac{3}{24}\\)

Explanation:

Simplifying \(\frac{5}{20}\)

Step1: Find GCD of 5 and 20

The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5 and 20 is 5, since 5 is a divisor of both 5 and 20.

Step2: Divide numerator and denominator by GCD

Divide the numerator \(5\) and the denominator \(20\) by 5:
\(\frac{5\div5}{20\div5}=\frac{1}{4}\)

Simplifying \(\frac{3}{24}\)

Step1: Find GCD of 3 and 24

The GCD of 3 and 24 is 3, as 3 divides both 3 and 24.

Step2: Divide numerator and denominator by GCD

Divide the numerator \(3\) and the denominator \(24\) by 3:
\(\frac{3\div3}{24\div3}=\frac{1}{8}\)

Answer:

s:

• Simplified form of \(\frac{5}{20}\) is \(\boldsymbol{\frac{1}{4}}\)
• Simplified form of \(\frac{3}{24}\) is \(\boldsymbol{\frac{1}{8}}\)